PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Conrad Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerome Jabbar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Smith
vs
Jabbar

195 cm
25
275 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

189 cm
25
245 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Conrad Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jerome Jabbar!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Santiago Holmes and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jabbar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Jabbar's corner calls for a 1-2. Jabbar obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jabbar steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Smith. That one must have hurt.

Smith gets caught napping as Jabbar dives in and scores a takedown. Smith manages to retain guard.
Jabbar passes Smith's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Jabbar is trying to work for a kimura but Smith is defending well.

Smith is defending against the submission attempts here by Jabbar.

Jabbar trying to work for an americana but Smith has managed to regain full guard.
Jabbar wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jabbar drops back looking for a leg! Smith is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smith manages to kick Jabbar off! Jabbar jumps back into Smith's guard.
Smith is trying to keep Jabbar in close.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jabbar controls from within his opponent's guard.
Smith keeping full guard, as Jabbar tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jabbar stops Smith from standing up.
Smith striking off his back but it's not causing Jabbar any problems.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is trying to keep Jabbar in close.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Smith looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Jabbar takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Smith thumps Jabbar with a low kick.
Jabbar has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Smith.
Jabbar misses with a body shot.
Jabbar throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
That kick from Smith tenderised Jabbar's leg. Jabbar is trying to keep his angry face on.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith leaves Jabbar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jabbar misses with a takedown attempt - Smith sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Smith clobbers Jabbar with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Smith tries to bum rush Jabbar with a series of wild strikes but Jabbar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jabbar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Smith misses the target.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Jabbar saw that one coming.
Jabbar shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense.
Conrad Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerome Jabbar.
Smith throws a chopping leg kick but Jabbar manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jabbar lands a nice hook to Smith's body. Smith takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jabbar shoots for a takedown but Smith saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Jabbar wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Smith blocks a jab.
Smith thumps Jabbar with a low kick.
Smith lunges at Jabbar with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jabbar's hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jabbar momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Jabbar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jabbar.
Jabbar looks winded!
Smith keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Smith lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith moves away from the strike by Jabbar.
Jabbar throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith scores with the left hand. Jabbar knows he should have avoided that one.
Conrad Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jabbar scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jabbar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith scores with a shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Smith.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Conrad Smith dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Jabbar misses with a takedown attempt - Smith sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Smith lands a jab-cross combination.
Jabbar shoots in and drives through. Smith sprawls well.
Jabbar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jabbar goes for a double leg but Smith avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Smith continues to drive forward.
Conrad Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerome Jabbar.
Jabbar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Smith throws the left hand but Jabbar avoids the punch easily.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jabbar is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smith sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jabbar looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith lands a jab to Jabbar's midsection.
Jabbar is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Smith rather than just go for the knockout.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jabbar can do to turn this around?
Smith dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jabbar. That did some damage!
Conrad Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith throws the left hand but Jabbar avoids the punch easily.
Jabbar is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jabbar's calf.
Nice body kick there by Smith.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Smith.
Smith lands a slapping body shot.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith thumps Jabbar with a low kick.
Jabbar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Smith keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
Jabbar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jabbar avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith thuds his right hand into Jabbar's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice cross by Smith.
The fighters circle momentarily. Smith darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jerome Jabbar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jabbar throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith's corner calls for a 1-2. Smith obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Smith throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jabbar on the side of the head.
Smith thows a body kick. Jabbar tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jabbar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Jabbar now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Smith scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

Smith moves into range and clinches up with Jabbar.
Smith digs a right hand underneath Jabbar's ribcage. Jabbar let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Good body shot from Smith.
Smith stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jabbar backwards.
Good body shot from Smith.
Jabbar's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Smith.
A short right from Smith on the inside.
A short right from Smith.
Nice body punch from Smith - that landed with a thud.
Smith digs a right hand underneath Jabbar's ribcage. Jabbar let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jabbar backwards.
Smith digs a right hand underneath Jabbar's ribcage. Jabbar let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Smith scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jabbar backwards.

Jabbar is rocked!
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jabbar is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Smith creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Jabbar's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Jabbar drops to his knees and Smith pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Conrad Smith!
After the fight, Conrad Smith was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.